Blogging and writing can be just like work and other academic endeavors in that you need to have a good working environment. It’s hard to be creative and get your thoughts out if you’re being distracted, are uncomfortable, or can’t concentrate. If you’ve been having problems getting your thoughts transposed to the keyboard lately, maybe try some of the following:
- Get comfortable - go curl up on the couch or in the easy chair. Take your laptop outside, or maybe find a quieter, more private place to try and type.
- Set the mood - personally, I usually enjoy a little music while I’m working and am in the zone. If you don’t have any mp3s or CDs on you, there are definitely some good places to stream music on the net. If you have a decent internet connection check out last.fm, pandora, or any of the other streaming radio stations out there.
- Acquire a beverage - sometimes a tall glass of your favorite beverage or a snack can help get you going.
- Take a break - sometimes now just isn’t a good time to accomplish your goals. If you have some ideas, jot down a few notes, save as draft and come back later.
These are just a few ideas. Let us know if you have any more.
I try and keep a scheduled time in mind so that I can prepare myself mentally for it. I try to blog at lunch on Wednesday, so usually lunch on Tuesday I’m thinking about what I’m going to write the next day, and Wednesday morning, I’m mulling my thoughts until the time comes. I find that if I don’t give myself a day to think about my blog, it feels forced when I finally sit down to do it.